Mississippi Humanities Council

  • Interpreting Our History & Culture
  • Fostering Civil Conversations
  • Enriching Communities

Grants

 

The Mississippi Humanities Council is committed to fostering the public’s understanding of historical, literary and philosophical perspectives on human experience. In the belief that learning about the past and interpreting the present will allow our society to provide a better future for everyone, the Council seeks to create and foster opportunities for the people of this state to understand themselves and others and to place their lives in the larger context of the human condition. A principal means of achieving this goal is awarding grants to nonprofit organizations which plan and sponsor humanities activities for the benefit of Mississippians.

The MHC grants program seek to fund projects that stimulate meaningful community dialogue, attract diverse audiences, are participatory and engaging, and apply the humanities to our everyday lives. Grants may be used to support public humanities programs, exhibits, the planning of larger projects, and the development of original productions in film, television, radio or online resources. The MHC also offers special grants to support oral history projects around the state.

*On April 4, 2022, the federal government will transition from the use of the DUNS Number to a new Unique Entity ID (UEI) as the primary means of identification required to receive federal funding.

Organizations seeking MHC funds will be REQUIRED to provide the Unique Entity ID (UEI) for future grant applications starting on April 4, 2022.  Obtaining a UEI is FREE; any website or organization demanding payment to obtain a UEI is a scam. Use the guide linked below to ensure you are on the correct government website. Note that organizations are NOT required to register for SAM, just obtain a UEI number.  Organizations can receive their free UEI on the SAM.gov website. View this guide for assistance in obtaining your UEI.

We offer three different types of grants:

Minigrants (up to $2,500) have no deadlines, though applications must be received at least four weeks before the program or proposed grant period begins.

Regular grants ($2,501-$10,000) have deadlines on May 1 and September 15. Programs and expenditures may not occur fewer than eight weeks after the deadline date.

       Documentary film grants (up to $15,000) have deadline on December 15. Programs and expenditures may not occur fewer than 10 weeks after the deadline date.

You can view a recording of our most recent Grants Workshop Here! Password: R@.sYL%7

For grant guidelines and applications, view the Grant Information page.